Heavy Lifting
If you’re like most guys and hit the weight room less often that you watch World’s Strongest Man reruns, tossing kegs and carrying boulders isn’t quite as easy as it looks on TV. Fortunately, as long as your bravado and pride doesn’t get in the way, there are plenty of tips and devices than will enable you to quickly and efficiently move heavy boxes and furniture to and from the moving truck.Tip 1: Don’t be afraid to ask for help. If anything, moving day can be a bonding experience, and a case of beer or round at the bar is usually all it will run if you are lucky enough to have a good friend or two who will lend a hand. If possible, avoid calling the friend who just moved back in with his parents or decided living with his girlfriend was a bright idea. When it comes time for that guy to move out, your name is going to be at the top of his list. Friends locked into a long term lease or with kids in the city’s top public school zone should be in high demand.Tip 2: The rental truck company will sometimes provide a dolly, or at least rent one fairly inexpensively along with the truck. Use it. You will thank yourself the next day when you can sit up out of bed without the assistance of a nurse or physical therapist. Dollies can make moving larger items significantly less stressful on the body. Athletes might get a lot of girls, but women have little to no interest in your refrigerator lifting form and technique. No need to strut your strength.Tip 3: You might not like to dance, but walking, running and general mobility seems to be something most guys are interested in. Moving gloves will greatly enhance your grip on heavier objects so you don’t wind up with a grand piano on your big toe. After all, it’s not like Bill Buckner was too proud to wear a glove, even if it turned out he really didn’t need one.